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Posted: July 8, 2012 - 12:45am

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TODAY

Museums on Us

Today. Bank of America’s Museums on Us offers free access to Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders in Georgia Sunday and the first full weekend of each month. Photo ID and a valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card must be presented at the time of visit. One free general admission limited to each cardholder at a participating institution. Participating museums include: Atlanta History Center, High Museum of Art, Booth Western Art Museum, Tellus Science Museum and the Telfair Museums. For more information about Museums on Us, visit www.museums.bankofamerica.com.

Tea of Stars Pageant

4 p.m. today. 912 Drayton St., Savannah. The International Free and Accepted Modern Masons and O.E.S. Worthy Matron Council will be hosting its annual Tea of the Stars Pageant. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call 912-234-8575.

The Rock House to host free concert

6 p.m. today. The Rock House, 1518 Butler Ave., Tybee Island. Justin James is playing a live concert at The Rock House on July 8. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. For more information, email justinjames@justinjamesmusic.com.

MONDAY

Summer Camps for Youth at the Moses Jackson Advancement Center

Through Aug. 12. The Moses Jackson Advancement Center, in conjunction with Savannah State University, will host the MJAC Summer 2012 Youth Camps July 9 through August 12, 2012. The camps, open to eligible middle and high school youth, include: the Summer Reading Program, health, journalism, career camp, arts and crafts, etiquette, marine science and Think Green/Environmental Camp. Also, there will be Biz Camp, which will culminate in a competition, and Open for Business, a hands-on practical camp to put the business plan into action.

Most of the camps will meet 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday while selected sessions will be extended until 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The camps are free of charge and meals are provided, but space is limited. All participants must be residents of Savannah and meet income eligibility guidelines. For registration and eligibility information, call Natasha Butler at 912-525-2166.

Take Your Daughter to the Course Week

July 9-15. The Club at Savannah Harbor. This July enjoy free golf for youth, free (and paid) youth golf clinics, and other fun family golf opportunities at the Club at Savannah Harbor. Take Your Daughter to the Course Week is July 9-15. Junior girls play free with an accompanied adult, who pays just $24.

BRAVO Summer Music Camp

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Through July 20. DeRenne Middle School, Savannah. The BRAVO Music Summer Camp is for ages 5 to 18 years. Breakfast and a hot lunch are served. Participation is opened to all youth. The Camp nurtures young musicians, those who play instruments or sing. Classes include theory, music appreciation, individual strings and band classes, vocal technique and choir, beginner’s piano, piano master classes, piano musicianship, art classes and amateur hour.

The cost is: Registration $25, tuition $335; a family with two or more campers, registration each child $25 and each camper $235. You may secure a registration form by calling 912-236-1934 or 912-236-6681, and mail it to P.O. Box 22386, Savannah, GA, 31403. For more information, visit www.bravomusiccompany.com or email at clef2008@peoplepc.com.

TUESDAY

Creative Digital Photography

6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and July 17; 8:30-10:30 a.m. July 14. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Students will go in-depth into photography principles, aperture and shutter combinations, bracketing and composition. They will spend time not only in the classroom, but in the field. Students will need a DSLR camera, changeable lenses and a tripod, and must be able to write files to a USB drive for critiques. The class will meet Tuesdays, July 3, 10, and 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center, and Saturdays, July 7 and 14, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in a field location to be announced. For more information about these and other classes, contact Judy Fogarty 912-644-5967 or email jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

Summer Forestry Seminar Series

6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday. Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road. Bamboo Farm and Coastal Garden will host the Summer Forestry Seminar Series July 10. The topic will be, “Tree Identification: What is that tree?” The cost is $20/ per family (1-4 persons). For more information, call Debbie Miracle 912-681-5639.

WEDNESDAY

Occupy Savannah hosts free movie night

4:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Life Center, 4011 Augusta Road, Garden City. Occupy Savannah in Partnership with the SCLC, Savannah Feed The Hungry, and Retires Unite For the Future will screen “Food Inc.” July 11 at The Life Center in Garden City. This event is free and open to the public.

Advanced Photoshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St., Savannah. This class offers experienced Photoshop users the opportunity to go beyond the basics of the program. This class will cover: acquiring images, automating tasks, using masks and channels, and layer grouping, stacking, linking, and comps. The class will meet Wednesdays, July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information about these and other classes, contact Judy Fogarty 912-644-5967 or email jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

Summer Gardening workshop series

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Wednesday. Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah. Join LIFE and make new friends at the Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, for their All-Accessible Gardening - Summer Gardening Series. The July 11 class will be Rock gardening with Katherine Clark. The cost is $15. To reserve your place, contact Liz Lubrani, Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens Events Planner, at 912-921-5460.

THURSDAY

The Savannah Storytellers

11 a.m. Thursday. River Drive, Thunderbolt. The Savannah Storytellers will present local storyteller and author, Bess Chappas July 12. She will be giving her presentation of “Around the World in Forty Minutes”. To make your reservation, call 912-354-0048 or 912-224-2904.

FRIDAY

Savannah Sankofa Day 2012

Friday. Corner of DeRenne Avenue and Abercorn Street, Savannah. The Savannah Sankofa is a nonprofit organization that offers mentoring, educational assistance, anger management, character building to at risk teens in our community (ages 12-18) We use music and sports as the motivator. Sankofa Day is to raise awareness about our services/programs. Celebrating with music, hotdogs and hamburgers and our basketball teams will be doing the street corner donations for their trip to charlotte, North Carolina. For more information, call Clinton Taylor, 912-541-5312 or 912-421-7392.

Silence is Sinful HIV/Aids Initiative

10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 14. Trinity Refreshing Fire Church, Ash Street, between 38th street and 39th Street. Trinity Refreshing Fire Church will be conducting HIV/AIDS testing July 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The results will be available in 15 minutes and pre and post test counseling will also be available. There will be singing, liturgical dance and rap. Fun for the whole family to enjoy.

Advanced Project Management

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 14, 28, and Aug. 10, 25. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. This is a four-session course for professionals wishing to advance their training with the internationally accepted standard in Project Management from The Project Management Institute. The course will provide a documented step-by-step guideline for managing projects from beginning to successful conclusion. The curriculum covers: Best Practices in Initiating and Closing Projects; Success Planning for Your Project; Project Simulation for Success and Executing Phase; and Best Practices for Controlling your Project. The class will meet Saturdays, July 14, 28, and Aug. 25, and Friday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For more information about these and other classes, contact Judy Fogarty 912-644-5967 or email jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

Creative Digital Photography

6:30-8:30 p.m. July 3, 10, and 17; 8:30-10:30 a.m. July 7, 14. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Students will go in-depth into photography principles, aperture and shutter combinations, bracketing and composition. They will spend time not only in the classroom, but in the field. Students will need a DSLR camera, changeable lenses and a tripod, and must be able to write files to a USB drive for critiques. The class will meet Tuesdays, July 3, 10, and 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center, and Saturdays, July 7 and 14, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in a field location to be announced. For more information about these and other classes, contact Judy Fogarty 912-644-5967 or email jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

Junior Girl’s Golf Clinic

10:30 a.m. July 14. The Club at Savannah Harbor. The Club’s PGA Professional are hosting a free instructional clinic for all junior girls (Adults pay $15 for the clinic). After the clinic, the Club will host a cookies and tea party for all participants.

JULY 15

AASU undergraduate application deadline

July 15. Armstrong Atlantic State University’s undergraduate application deadline for fall semester is July 15, 2012. Go to the Armstrong Online Application to get started. To find out more about Armstrong’s application process, visit www.armstrong.edu or call the Admissions Office at 912-344-2503. For questions about financial aid, call the Financial Aid Office at 912-344-3266 or email finaid@armstrong.edu.

JULY 16

Drawing II

6:30-8:30 p.m. July 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. This class is designed to help students with some prior drawing experience further develop their drawing skills. This class will explore the use of props and photographs to achieve strong composition. Students will be introduced to the elements of design, basics of portraiture and the interaction of color. Mondays, July 16, 23, 30, and Aug. 6, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information about these and other classes, contact Judy Fogarty 912-644-5967 or email jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

Junior Golf Summer Camp

9 a.m.-12 p.m. July 16-20. The Club at Savannah Harbor. Join other 4-12 year old Junior Golfers for a week-long golf and play summer camp. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday your Junior will enjoy golf, and on Tuesday and Thursday the kids will spend the day at the Westin for fun activities such as swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, and Frisbee football. The cost is $150/week (includes all food and beverages, prizes and awards) (Members receive a $25 discount) and $125/per child for “golf days” only (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). For more information, call 912-201-2240. Lunch provided at noon; campers may be picked up between 12:45-1 p.m.

JULY 17

Free Children’s Choir Concert

7 p.m. July 17. Ellis Square. This free one hour concert features members of the Cincinnati Children’s Choir, Statesboro Children’s Choir and the Savannah Children’s Choir. All are part of the inaugural Coastal Song Children’s Choir Festival. Traveling from Savannah to Charleston these young singers, grades 7 through 12, are spending a week together sharing music, soaking up the rich history of these two southern cities and studying under two of the most highly accomplished and dynamic conductors in children’s choral music today.

Creative Digital Photography

6:30-8:30 p.m. July 3, 10, and 17; 8:30-10:30 a.m. July 7, 14. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Students will go in-depth into photography principles, aperture and shutter combinations, bracketing and composition. They will spend time not only in the classroom, but in the field. Students will need a DSLR camera, changeable lenses and a tripod, and must be able to write files to a USB drive for critiques. The class will meet Tuesdays, July 3, 10, and 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center, and Saturdays, July 7 and 14, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in a field location to be announced. For more information about these and other classes, contact Judy Fogarty 912-644-5967 or email jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

JULY 18

Advanced Photoshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. This class offers experienced Photoshop users the opportunity to go beyond the basics of the program. This class will cover: acquiring images, automating tasks, using masks and channels, and layer grouping, stacking, linking, and comps. The class will meet Wednesdays, July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information about these and other classes, contact Judy Fogarty 912-644-5967 or email jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

Summer Gardening workshop series

10 a.m.-12 p.m. July 18. Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road. Join LIFE and make new friends at the Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, for their All-Accessible Gardening - Summer Gardening Series. The July 18 class will be Garden design with Lynda Hamilton. The cost is $15. To reserve your place, contact Liz Lubrani, Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens Events Planner, at 912-921-5460.

BRAVO Summer Music Camp

9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 9- July 20. DeRenne Middle School. The BRAVO Music Summer Camp is July 9- July 20 at DeRenne Middle School for ages 5 to 18 years. Breakfast and a hot lunch are served. Participation is opened to all youth. The Camp nurtures young musicians, those who play instruments or sing. Classes include theory, music appreciation, individual strings and band classes, vocal technique and choir, beginner’s piano, piano master classes, piano musicianship, art classes and amateur hour.

The cost is: Registration $25, tuition $335; a family with two or more campers, registration each child $25 and each camper $235. You may secure a registration form by calling 912-236-1934 or 912-236-6681, and mail it to P.O. Box 22386, Savannah, GA, 31403. For more information, visit www.bravomusiccompany.com or email at clef2008@peoplepc.com.

JULY 18

Occupy Savannah to host free movie night

July 19. The Sentient Bean. Occupy Savannah will screen “Heist: Who Stole the American Dream” July 19 at The Sentient Bean. This is an in-depth documentary looking into the causes of the financial instability in our county, how it was done, and steps we can take to counteract the effects. This event is free and open to the public.

JULY 20

Bingo night

7 p.m. July 20. Bloomingdale Community Center, 202 East Moore St. The Bloomingdale Community Center will host bingo night July 20. There are cash prizes for all games. Concessions will be available and all proceeds benefit the History Center. For more information, call 912-865-3002.

Summer Skate Night in Port Wentworth

6-8 p.m. July 20. P.B Edwards Jr. Gymnasium, Port Wentworth. Summer Skate Nights will be held at the P.B Edwards Jr. Gymnasium in Port Wentworth June 8, July 20 and August 17. Ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. If you have your own skates or roller blades you can bring them. Please no skate boards. Concessions will be available. The cost is $5.

JULY 21

Jackson Ridge Rodeo to play at The Sentient Bean

8 p.m. July 21. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Jackson Ridge Rodeo is playing a live concert at The Sentient Bean on July 21. The show is free and suitable for all ages. Jackson Ridge Rodeo is a 3-piece Acoustic Folk Rock outfit from Valhalla, NY. For more information, call 912-232-4447 or visit www.jacksonridgerodeo.com.

9 a.m. July 21. Savannah Civic Center Arena. The 4th Annual Ready Set Go! Back to School Expo is gearing up for an exciting year. This event has become one of the largest family events in Savannah. Last year over 5000 bags of school supplies were given to attendees and this year the goal is the same. Parents and youth will receive information regarding health, nutrition, safety, tutorial, school lunch programs, after school programs and there will be entertainment and food. This event is free and open to the public.

If you would like to donate items please do so by July 13. Donations can be dropped off at 622 East 37th St. For more information, call 912-596-5049 or 912-844-5522.

JULY 22

Summerfest 2012

July 22-23. Savannah Civic Center. Summerfest 2012 is a fun, indoor summer camp experience for youth ages 14-19. Summerfest 2012 will take place on Sunday, July 22 and Monday, July 23 at Savannah Civic Center. This is a chance for teens to try the zip line, rock wall, rope climb, flying squirrel, football toss and other fun physical challenges, plus a Basketball Clinic with Harlem Globetrotters Legends Eugene Raines and Gregory Stafford. Reservation forms, a complete schedule of activities and other helpful information may be found at www.bsasavannah.org or by calling Barbara Foley at 912-308-7892 to request a registration packet.

JULY 23

1962 Groves High School 50th Class Reunion meeting

1 p.m. July 23. Garden City Primitive Baptist Church, 126 Smith Ave. The Groves High School 1962 class will host a committee meeting on July 23. They are looking for lost classmates and classmates with changed addresses. For more information, call 912-826-4561 or contact P.O. Box 7601 Garden City, GA 31418.

Summerfest 2012

July 22-23. Savannah Civic Center. Summerfest 2012 is a fun, indoor summer camp experience for youth ages 14-19. Summerfest 2012 will take place on Sunday, July 22 and Monday, July 23 at Savannah Civic Center. This is a chance for teens to try the zip line, rock wall, rope climb, flying squirrel, football toss and other fun physical challenges, plus a Basketball Clinic with Harlem Globetrotters Legends Eugene Raines and Gregory Stafford. Reservation forms, a complete schedule of activities and other helpful information may be found at www.bsasavannah.org or by calling Barbara Foley at 912-308-7892 to request a registration packet.

Drawing II

6:30-8:30 p.m. July 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. This class is designed to help students with some prior drawing experience further develop their drawing skills. This class will explore the use of props and photographs to achieve strong composition. Students will be introduced to the elements of design, basics of portraiture and the interaction of color. Mondays, July 16, 23, 30, and Aug. 6, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information about these and other classes, contact Judy Fogarty 912-644-5967 or email jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

JULY 25

Advanced Photoshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. This class offers experienced Photoshop users the opportunity to go beyond the basics of the program. This class will cover: acquiring images, automating tasks, using masks and channels, and layer grouping, stacking, linking, and comps. The class will meet Wednesdays, July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information about these and other classes, contact Judy Fogarty 912-644-5967 or email jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

JULY 28

River’s Edge to host July Senior Seminars

2 p.m. July 28. River’s Edge, 6206 Waters Ave. River’s Edge, an independent senior retirement community, is hosting free Let’s Talk Seniors® educational seminars and activities in July. On July 28 River’s Edge will be celebrating the Olympics. They will have Bean Bag Baseball, snacks and entertainment. Guests are asked to RSVP by calling 912-354-6146.

Advanced Project Management

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 14, 28, and Aug. 10, 25. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. This is a four-session course for professionals wishing to advance their training with the internationally accepted standard in Project Management from The Project Management Institute. The course will provide a documented step-by-step guideline for managing projects from beginning to successful conclusion. The curriculum covers: Best Practices in Initiating and Closing Projects; Success Planning for Your Project; Project Simulation for Success and Executing Phase; and Best Practices for Controlling your Project. The class will meet Saturdays, July 14, 28, and Aug. 25, and Friday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For more information about these and other classes, contact Judy Fogarty 912-644-5967 or email jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

JULY 30

Drawing II

6:30-8:30 p.m. July 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. This class is designed to help students with some prior drawing experience further develop their drawing skills. This class will explore the use of props and photographs to achieve strong composition. Students will be introduced to the elements of design, basics of portraiture and the interaction of color. Mondays, July 16, 23, 30, and Aug. 6, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information about these and other classes, contact Judy Fogarty 912-644-5967 or email jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

AUG. 1

Advanced Photoshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. This class offers experienced Photoshop users the opportunity to go beyond the basics of the program. This class will cover: acquiring images, automating tasks, using masks and channels, and layer grouping, stacking, linking, and comps. The class will meet Wednesdays, July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information about these and other classes, contact Judy Fogarty 912-644-5967 or email jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

Summer Gardening workshop series

10 a.m.-12 p.m. Aug. 1. Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road. Join LIFE and make new friends at the Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, for their All-Accessible Gardening - Summer Gardening Series. The Aug. 1 class will be Summer annuals with Jamie Burghardt. The cost is $15. To reserve your place, contact Liz Lubrani at 912-921-5460.

AUG. 4

Rummage sale and uniform exchange

8 a.m. Aug. 4. West Broad Street YMCA, 1110 May St. The West Broad Street YMCA is working to help families get ready for back to school. A rummage sale and uniform exchange will be held Aug. 4 starting at 8 a.m. If you have items to donate that we can sell to help purchase supplies, or school uniforms that parents can exchange other items for it will be a great help. They will also be collecting school supplies to hand out after their Aug. 15 End of Summer program. If you can help with items or would like to make a cash donation to either event, call 912 233 1951 or visit www.westbroadstreetymca.org.

AUG. 6

Drawing II

6:30-8:30 p.m. July 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. This class is designed to help students with some prior drawing experience further develop their drawing skills. This class will explore the use of props and photographs to achieve strong composition. Students will be introduced to the elements of design, basics of portraiture and the interaction of color. Mondays, July 16, 23, 30, and Aug. 6, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information about these and other classes, contact Judy Fogarty 912-644-5967 or email jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

Mommy and Me at The Bamboo Farm

10-11 a.m. Aug. 6. The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Garden, 2 Canebrake Road. Join us for a story in the garden and then in the classroom where you will plant flowers to take home. Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy the gardens! The cost is $12 parent/child pair, ages 2-6. To RSVP, call 912-921-5460 or email elubrani@uga.edu.

AUG. 10

Advanced Project Management

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 14, 28, and Aug. 10, 25. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. This is a four-session course for professionals wishing to advance their training with the internationally accepted standard in Project Management from The Project Management Institute. The course will provide a documented step-by-step guideline for managing projects from beginning to successful conclusion. The curriculum covers: Best Practices in Initiating and Closing Projects; Success Planning for Your Project; Project Simulation for Success and Executing Phase; and Best Practices for Controlling your Project. The class will meet Saturdays, July 14, 28, and Aug. 25, and Friday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For more information about these and other classes, contact Judy Fogarty 912-644-5967 or email jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

6-8 p.m. Aug. 17. P.B Edwards Jr. Gymnasium, Port Wentworth. Summer Skate Nights will be held at the P.B Edwards Jr. Gymnasium in Port Wentworth June 8, July 20 and August 17. Ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. If you have your own skates or roller blades you can bring them. Please no skate boards. Concessions will be available. The cost is $5.

AUG. 21

2012 Ursrey Memorial Lecture featuring Luis Alberto Urrea

7 p.m. Aug. 21. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. The Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home will present a lecture by award-winning author Luis Alberto Urrea on Tuesday, August 21 at 7 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church on Telfair Square. A reception and book signing will immediately follow the lecture. All events are free and open to the public.

AUG. 25

Advanced Project Management

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 14, 28, and Aug. 10, 25. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. This is a four-session course for professionals wishing to advance their training with the internationally accepted standard in Project Management from The Project Management Institute. The course will provide a documented step-by-step guideline for managing projects from beginning to successful conclusion. The curriculum covers: Best Practices in Initiating and Closing Projects; Success Planning for Your Project; Project Simulation for Success and Executing Phase; and Best Practices for Controlling your Project. The class will meet Saturdays, July 14, 28, and Aug. 25, and Friday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For more information about these and other classes, contact Judy Fogarty 912-644-5967 or email jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.

SEPT. 6

Savannah to Celebrate 2nd annual Fashion’s Night Out

6-11 p.m. Sept. 6. Downtown, Savannah. After a hugely successful pedestrian traffic-only event in downtown Savannah for more than 4,000 people, the City of Savannah has earned its place alongside fashion centers like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago in celebrating this global event. Last year’s bash features eighteen countries and more than 4,500 events in the States alone. Savannah stands as one of the only approved cities for Fashions Night Out in the southeast. Other regional cities include renowned fashion Metropolitans Atlanta and Miami. For more information, visit www.fashionsnightout.com.

SEPT. 15

Tunnel to Towers Run Savannah

8 a.m. Sept. 15. Orleans Square, Barnard Street and McDonough Street. Wells Fargo Advisors, is pleased to present the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run Savannah on Saturday, Sept. 15 in memory of New York City firefighter Stephen Siller and 343 FDNY brothers who sacrificed their lives on September 11, 2001. All proceeds from the Tunnel to Towers Run Savannah will go directly to “Building for America’s Bravest” through the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Registration for the Tunnel to Towers Run Savannah is available online at www.t2trun.org, www.fleetfeetsavannah.com/t2t or in person at Fleet Feet Sports Savannah, located at 3405 Waters Avenue, Savannah.

SEPT. 19

Joan Lunden to headline Smart Women Luncheon

10 a.m. Sept. 19. Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. Joan Lunden will be the keynote speaker at the Smart Women Luncheon and Expo Sept. 19. The expo is an annual fundraiser for St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Mary Telfair Women’s Hospital, which includes the Telfair Pavilion that provides mammography, the Telfair BirthPlace, the Children’s Place and all Women’s Services at St. Joseph’s/Candler.

Tickets are $50 per person or $500 for a table of 10. For more information, contact St. Joseph’s/Candler Foundations at 912-819-8683. You may also register for the event and sign up for Smart Women updates at www.sjcsmartwomen.org.

SEPT. 22

Jean-Michel Cousteau to appear at Savannah festival

Sept. 22. Ocean advocate, explorer and filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau will be the keynote presenter at the 2012 Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival on Saturday, Sept. 22. The festival dates are Sept. 20-23. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.oceanfutures.org or www.graysreef.noaa.gov.

OCT. 5

Junior League of Savannah to hold annual Thrift Sale

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 5. Savannah Civic Center. The Junior League of Savannah announces the 65th annual Thrift Sale will be held at the Civic Center Oct. 5-6. The Preview Party will be Thursday, Oct. 4, and will be open to the public. On Saturday every item is half off. No strollers or carts allowed. Cash Only. Admission: $5 on Friday and $3 on Saturday. Tickets go on sale in late summer 2012 at the Civic Center Box Office (under Leisure Services). For tickets to be purchased and mailed, call 912-651-6556, or purchase tickets online at www.etix.com/.

OCT. 6

Junior League of Savannah to hold annual Thrift Sale

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 6. Savannah Civic Center. The Junior League of Savannah announces the 65th annual Thrift Sale will be held at the Civic Center Oct. 5-6. The Preview Party will be Thursday, Oct. 4, and will be open to the public. On Saturday every item is half off. No strollers or carts allowed. Cash Only. Admission: $5 on Friday and $3 on Saturday. Tickets go on sale in late summer 2012 at the Civic Center Box Office (under Leisure Services). For tickets to be purchased and mailed, call 912-651-6556, or purchase tickets online at www.etix.com/.

OCT. 20

Jenkins Class of 1960 Reunion

6-10 p.m. Oct. 20. The Crab Shack, 40 Estill Hammock Road, Tybee Island. The Jenkins Class of 1960 will hold their 52nd reunion Oct. 20 at The Crab Shack. The cost is $45 per person. Checks can be mailed to The Crab Shack, P.O. Box 1600, Tybee Island, GA 31328. Please include the names of those attending and a contact phone number. Or you can purchase tickets online at, www.jenkinsclassof60reunion.evenbrite.com. For more information, call 904-477-1333 or 912-786-8847.

NOV. 5

Coastal Georgia Center to hold art classes

6:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 5- Dec. 3. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Jewelry Making with Precious Metal Clay will provide a chance for participants to explore the potential of Hadar’s ™ copper and bronze clays through the art of jewelry making. Focusing on texturing, building and burnout techniques, participants will explore the properties of metal clay and how it is suited to making creative elements, charms, clasps and beads that can be assembled into original pieces of jewelry. This is a great introductory workshop and well suited for beaders who want to personalize their work. The cost is $200 per person and includes materials. For more information, call 912-651-0942 or email, christinataylor@georgiasouthern.edu.

July 23-27. The Burton 4-H Center will be hosting a week long day camp program this summer the week of July 23-27. Each day will involve exciting and educational activities based on our marine environment, and of course time swimming at the beach, weather permitting. The day camp program is open to all children 8 to 15 years of age. Children can be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. each morning and picked up between 5:15 and 6:30 p.m. each day at the 4-H Center. There will also be free bus service every day from Whitemarsh Island for those parents wanting to take advantage of the service. Camp cost for the week is $165 per child. For more information, visit www.burton4h.org or call 912-786-5534.

Smiles for Life benefits children’s charities

March- June 30. Godley Station Dental, 1000 Town Parke Blvd., Bldg. 100, Suite 101. Beginning this month, through June 30, Godley Station Dental in Pooler will provide teeth-whitening procedures to benefit the Coastal Children’s Advocacy Center and the Smiles for Life Foundation. The $209 cost is completely tax-deductible. The children’s advocacy center provides free services to children who have been abused or witnessed violence. For more information, call 912-748-8585.

Bonaventure Cemetery tours

2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. Second Sunday of each month. Bonaventure Cemetery. Bonaventure Historical Society conducts tours of Bonaventure Cemetery on the second Sunday of each month. Tours begin at 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. Each tour lasts about an hour and there is no charge, but donations are welcome. Tour dates are: July 8; August 12; Sept. 9; Oct. 14; Nov. 11; Dec. 9. For more information, call 912-927-6145 or 912-236-2705 or email lhadwin@earthlink.net.

S.P.A.C.E. Winter/Spring classes now registering

Savannah’s Place for Art, Culture and Education Studios, 9 West Henry St. S.P.A.C.E. Studios is now registering students for Session II winter/spring visual arts classes and workshops. Day and evening sessions are offered for children, teens and adults in all skill levels. Sessions begin February 27 and are held at the Department of Cultural Affairs S.P.A.C.E. Studios. Six week classes are available, as well as weekend workshops. For more information, call 912-651-6783 or visit www.savannahga.gov/arts.

Second LIFE Thrift Store

Saturdays. Second Life, 308 Central Ave., Guyton. LIFE Inc. is a nonprofit organization with a focus of giving people with disabilities the tools that will enable them to be more independent. Your purchase from Second LIFE will go for home modifications such as wheelchair ramps, door widening, roll-in showers and assistive technology. LIFE Inc. was established 25 years ago in Savannah. LIFE’s service area is 11 counties. Donations of children’s clothes, sizes infant to 16, will be accepted by calling 912-772-4162. No stains or tears please. Monetary donations are also welcome.

Drinking Liberally

7:30 p.m. First and third Thursdays. Loco’s, second floor, 301 West Broughton St. We’re an informal, left-leaning group of folks who meet to talk about politics, the economy, sports, entertainment and anything else that pops up. Come join us. For more information, visit www.DrinkingLiberally.org.

Psychotronic Film Night

8 p.m. Every Wednesday. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. The Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah shows obscure and/or under-appreciated films from around the world every Wednesday. Whether extremely well-made or “so bad they’re good,” their selections are always rare, unique and memorable. Check their Facebook page for updated listings. For more information, call 912-232-4447 or visit www.sentientbean.com/events/view/1433.

MOMSNext Meeting

10-11:30 a.m. First and third Monday of each month. Islands YMCA, 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd. MOMSnext invites moms to come, just as they are, to experience personal growth and practical help relevant to mothering during the school-aged years. Childcare provided upon request. For more information, call 912-898-4344 or email kymmccarty@hotmail.com.

11 a.m. First and third Thursday of each month. Lovezzola’s Pizza, 320 U.S. 80. Come and network with us. All business owners welcome. Cost for lunch. For more information, call 912-308-6768 or visit www.topnconnections.org.

Puppet Shows

10-11 a.m. Every Friday. Puppet People Party Place, 3119 Furber Ave, Thunderbolt. There will be an interactive puppet show, tour of the studio and mom and me puppet craft. Walk-ins welcome, reservations preferred. Cost: $10; $8 second child; Parents free. For more information, call 912-355-3366 or email Puppets@PuppetPeople.com.

Forsyth Farmers’ Market

9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Every Saturday. Forsyth Farmer’s Market, Bull Street and West Park Avenue. Farmers and local vendors will be at the south end of Forsyth Park. SNAP/EBT and WIC accepted. Free to browse. For more information, visit www.forsythfarmersmarket.org.

Savannah Women’s Business Network

11 a.m. Second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The Exchange Tavern, 6710 Waters Ave. Come and join us for our luncheon/networking event. Cost for lunch. For more information, call 912-572-2362 or visit www.pnconnections.org.

Weekend cannon firings

9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, three times daily. Fort Pulaski National Monument, U.S. 80. The park features the nation’s largest fully functional reproduction cannon. Historic weapon demonstrations follow historic guidelines and portray uniforms and equipment of the Civil War. Cost: $5 entrance free, ages 15 and under free. For more information, call 912-786-5787 or visit www.nps.gov/fopu.

Jazz music

7:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 111 West Bay St. The Kim Polote’s jazz trio will be playing the music of Johnny Mercer. For more information, call 912-721-4800 or visit www.ruthschris.com.

4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Southwest Chatham Branch Library, 14097 Abercorn St. These sessions are filled with stories, songs, music and activities, especially for ages five to ten. For more information, call 912-925-8305

2-6 p.m. Tuesdays. Wesley Community Centers, 1601 Drayton St. Learn the art, history and technique to making quilts. For more information, call 912-447-5711.

Savannah Sings!

7-9 p.m. Every Thursday. Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn St. (meeting room-lower level). Open to all female singers. For more information, call 912-598-3005.

Toddler Third Thursday

10-11:30 a.m. Every third Thursday. The Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. This program is designed especially for preschoolers ages three to five and their adult companions. Toddlers will explore artwork from both our permanent and temporary exhibitions followed by a visit to the Jepson Education Studios. Cost is $5 per child with adult admission. For more information, call 912-790-8800 or visit www.telfair.org.

In collaboration with Coastal Empire Goodwill Industries. Free and open to the public, all classes are held at HAS Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. For more information, call 912-232-4232, Ext. 115 or visit www.savannahpha.com.

The Market at Trustees’ Gardens

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. The market, 10 East Broad St., next to the Pirates’ House Restaurant. The Market features local organic produce, food products, arts and crafts, live music, health and wellness information, and cooking demonstrations from local restaurants. SNAP/EBT and WIC accepted. For more information, call 912-443-3253, email mcastro@trusteesgarden.com or visit www.trusteesmarket.com.

First Friday for Folk Music

7:30 -9:30 p.m. First Friday of each month. First Presbyterian Church, 520 East Washington Ave. Sponsored by the Savannah Folk Music Society, this smoke-free, alcohol-free and family-friendly event features local and touring folk musicians. Recommended donation of $2 per person. For more information, call 912-786-6953 or visit www.savannahfolk.org.

9 a.m. Every Wednesday. Safe Kids Savannah, 420 Mall Blvd. Child car seat safety inspections are held by certified child passenger safety technicians. They will help examine child safety seats for recalls and to make sure the seats are installed correctly. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 912-356-2160 or visit www.safekidssavannah.org.

Dance Party

8 p.m. Every first and third Thursday. Savannah Ballroom, 11 Travis St. Come on out for dance parties at the Savannah Ballroom. Cost is $10 per person and $15 per couple. All ages welcome. For more information, call 912-335-3335 or go visit www.savannahballroomdancing.com.

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